Word List 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Odious
A
Distasteful
My mom’s basement paint colour was odious
2
Q
Austerity
A
Sternness
3
Q
Perfunctory
A
Superficial
He dropped a perfunctory kiss on her cheek and left.
4
Q
Encomium
A
Public praise
AKA: panegyric
5
Q
Perspicacity
A
Insight
Someone’s body language provides perspicacity into whether or not they have a crush on you
6
Q
Obloquy
A
Blame and disgrace
7
Q
Boorish
A
Lacking manners
8
Q
Stolid
A
Not showing emotion
9
Q
Malign
A
Cruel
10
Q
Expatiate
A
Speak or write at length
AKA: Prolix
11
Q
Abase
A
To put down or demean
12
Q
Nonpareil
A
Unrivaled
13
Q
Compunction
A
A feeling of uneasiness about doing something wrong
14
Q
Profligate
A
Excessive
15
Q
Repudiate
A
Reject
